One bill would give governor authority to increase vehicle weight limits during harvest emergencies. Other would reduce a burdensome surcharge on overweight truck fines.
RFD Illinois
New USDA secretary outlines objectives
Former Georgia governor has already addressed many issues since being confirmed just one week ago.
ComEd requests dismissal of Rock Island Clean Line appeal
Parties have five days to respond to motion.
It's official: Great Lakes Basin Transportation files to build rail line
The intended route remained largely unchanged from GLBT's September proposal.
Approaching system could add to rainfall totals
River levels still rising as more moisture expected in Illinois later this week.
New layer house technology to lower cage-free egg costs
Pledges by numerous food retailers and manufacturers to source eggs only from cage-free suppliers are expected to drive the market share for cage-free eggs to 70 percent by 2025, up from 9 percent last year.
New resource guides answer livestock questions about environmental rules
Guides clarify and simplify IEPA rules and identify best management practices for farms.
Corn planters make big strides before storms
State's corn acreage was two-thirds planted when rain began.
State marshaling resources for flood emergencies
Opening emergency response center will help expedite state assistance to affected areas, governor says.
IFB wants farmers to help push for regulatory reform
U.S. EPA asks for input on which regulations should be repealed, replaced and modified by May 15.
